Luther College

Decorah, Iowa
4-year Private university
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Overview

Luther College is a private institution established in 1861 with rural setting located at Decorah. It is ranked 116 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $50,320. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,610. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#116 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Decorah, Iowa
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1861
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,610 Undergraduates
Website http://www.luther.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$62,960
Cost of Attendance
$26,013
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $50,320
Outstate Tuition Fee $50,320
Room and Board Fees $11,750
$38,382 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

75% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Paper based Application

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Language of instruction has been English or has completed IB Diploma

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$43,251 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$30,042 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $62,960
80% Students with need received Financial Aid
43% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founders Scholarship
Total Worth $34,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria 4.0 minimum cumulative grade point average
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
President's Scholarship
Total Worth $32,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.70 - 3.94
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.45-3.69
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Martin Luther Scholarship
Total Worth $28,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA-3.10 - 3.44
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Achievement Scholarship
Total Worth $26,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA:<=3.09
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Peace Fellowship Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Details Selection is based on an assessment of each student’s capacity to passionately and creatively explore peace studies, to engage in dialogue, to participate in a self-directed project, and to translate learning into service to others.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Luther Legacy Award
Total Worth $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Details Awards are given to the dependent children of Luther College graduates.
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Students

1,610 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
65% Students graduate within 6 years